F-03 Emergency Procedures on Construction Sites

Question 1

What is the first action an F-03 fire guard must take upon discovering a fire on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

Activate the fire alarm (if available) and call 911 immediately

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Attempt to extinguish the fire before calling 911

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Notify the site foreman and wait for instructions

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Evacuate the building before calling 911

Question 2

What information must the F-03 fire guard provide when calling 911 to report a construction site fire?

Accepted Answer

The address, building type (construction site), floor or area of fire, nature of the fire, and number of persons on site

Answer

Only the address — dispatchers ask all necessary follow-up questions

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The contractor's name and project permit number

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Only the address and their Certificate of Fitness number

Question 3

What is the designated assembly area on a construction site for emergency evacuations?

Accepted Answer

A pre-designated area that is remote from the building, away from emergency vehicle access lanes, and known to all workers

Answer

The nearest subway entrance

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Any street corner near the construction site

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The site office trailer

Question 4

What is the role of the F-03 fire guard during a construction site evacuation?

Accepted Answer

Direct workers to the assembly area, assist with evacuation, account for personnel, and brief FDNY upon arrival

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Remain in the building to search for fire victims

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Exit the building immediately and call 911 from outside

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Wait at the main entrance to count workers as they exit

Question 5

What must be established at the start of a construction project as part of emergency planning?

Accepted Answer

An emergency action plan including evacuation routes, assembly areas, alarm procedures, and worker notification

Answer

Emergency plans need not be established until the building reaches 10 stories

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Only the 911 emergency number needs to be posted — no formal plan required

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Emergency planning is DOB's responsibility, not the F-03 fire guard's

Question 6

What should the F-03 fire guard do if a worker is injured during a construction site fire emergency?

Accepted Answer

Call 911 immediately (if not already called), describe the injuries to dispatch, and provide first aid only if trained to do so

Answer

Move the injured worker immediately to prevent exposure to smoke

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Wait for FDNY to arrive before providing any assistance

Answer

Apply improvised bandages using construction materials